Originally Posted by
fransknorge
I have a trip in Japan for two weeks in April. I am immunodeficient so i am in the high risk population. I am monitoring the situation and once I have an hour I will make a list of cancellation deadlines for my hotels and look at my plane tickets restrictions. My deadline for taking a decision will be the 2nd April, seven days before my scheduled departure. Until then I wait and see while keeping a close eyes on the situation as well as possible restrictions put in place in my departure country (direct flights to Tokyo so no transit).
Today or yesterday, US Department of State has updated their travel advisory for Japan (and Korea for that matter) to Level 2, "Exercise increased caution", which includes a line, "
Because older adults and those with chronic medical conditions may be at higher risk for severe disease, people in these groups should discuss travel with a healthcare provider and consider postponing nonessential travel", if that is of relevance to you.